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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152400064 · 08/18/2015 · Barrick Gold U S Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Chainman, Surveyor/Transit helper
Activity
Other, NEC
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Gold U S Inc
Mine
2601842

Narrative

EE was out surveying and the wind kicked up some dust, causing some irritation in the left eye. Eye was rinsed but continued to hurt. EE was seen at ER. No foreign body found in eye, but ee was prescribed an antibiotic, making this reportable for treatment. EE released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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